Greek Stocks Plunge After Presidential Vote

Greek Stocks Plunge After Presidential Vote

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The video covers several major news events. In Greece, political turmoil is leading to early elections, with the Athens Stock Exchange experiencing significant drops. The leading party opposes the EU and IMF bailout terms. Meanwhile, the search for a missing AirAsia flight continues, with 162 people on board. The plane likely crashed into the ocean, and international efforts are underway to locate it. In Italy, over 300 passengers were rescued from a burning ferry near Corfu, with at least one casualty. In New York, a protest occurred at a policeman's funeral, highlighting tensions between the police and the mayor.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the potential early elections in Greece?

Support from the EU

Increase in tourism

Economic growth

Rejection of Samaris' choice for head of state

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the likely cause of the AirAsia airplane's disappearance?

Engine failure

Hijacking

Storms along the flight path

Pilot error

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were involved in the search for the missing AirAsia plane?

Australia, New Zealand, Japan

Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines

China, India, Pakistan

Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the rescue operation on the Italian ferry?

More than 300 passengers were rescued, but at least one person died

The ferry sank

The fire was not contained

All passengers were rescued safely

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did some New York City police officers turn their backs on the mayor during a funeral?

They were protesting against budget cuts

They were showing support for the mayor

They felt a lack of support from the mayor

They were following a new protocol